Child themed desk designed to accommodate computer components within desk structure

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates generally to a desk accommodating computer accessories (keyboard, mouse, screen, computer, printer) designed to resemble a theme appropriate for children (butterfly, princess, train, baseball, football, hockey, etc.) designed to support a flush mounted screen acting as a space saving solution

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The conventional child's desks are generally rather plain in appearancewith all computer components exposed increasing the possibility ofdamage and misuse, and not space saving.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore the primary objective of the present invention toprovide a child desk that is decorative and designed to protect computeraccessories (keyboard, mouse, screen, computer, printer) from damage andmisuse.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide a child deskthat is versatile in design such that different themes can beaccommodated to compliment a child's room.

It is another objective to construct the desk using materials (wood,laminated wood, paint, plexiglass and plastic type materials) that aredurable and easily cleaned and maintained.

It is still another objective of the present invention to save space byflush mounting a computer screen in the theme panel of the desk andaccommodating the need to store the other components to allow thedesktop for other uses other than exclusively being used as a “computeronly” desk.

The objectives, features, functions and advantages of the presentinvention will be more readily understood upon thoughtful deliberationof the following detailed description of the present invention withreference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. A shows an front view of the present invention.

FIG. B shows a back view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As shown in FIG. A, a desk embodied in the present invention is composedof a desk top approximately 36 inches(1), a consumer chosen child themedpanel, ie: butterfly approximately 36 inches(2) attached to the desk topto support the flush mounted computer screen approximately 20 inchdig(3), keyboard and mouse tray approximately 27 inches(4), a door withlock under the desk for storage approximately 9 inches(5) including ashelf for computer and printer, support panels approximately 23×16inches(6)under desk perpendicular to desk top and a privacy panelapproximately 36×17 inches(7). The keyboard and mouse tray(4) isattached to the desk top(1) with drawer slides.

The desk top(1), support panels under desk perpendicular to desk top(6),privacy panel(7) and storage area(5) are connected by a cam and boltassembly. The consumer chosen themed panel(2) is attached to the desktop by L brackets.

As shown in FIG. B, the storage area under the desk(5) is vented toallow proper ventilation for the computer components and includes accessto all cords. The flush mounted screen(3) is accessible from the back ofthe desk for proper installation and is connected by screws in to theframe.

The embodiments of the present invention described above are to bedeemed in all respects as being merely illustrative and not restrictive.Accordingly, the present invention may be embodied in other specificforms without deviating from the spirit thereof. The present inventionis thereof to be limited only by the scopes of the following appendedclaims.

Sequence Listing

-   1. Desk top-   2. Consumer chosen theme panel-   3. Flush mounted computer screen-   4. Keyboard and mouse tray-   5. Hinged door on storage area-   6. Side support panels-   7. Privacy panel

1. A child computer desk with a panel designed to resemble a child'sbedroom theme which includes a flush mounted monitor within the themepanel (ie: butterfly).
 2. A child computer desk with a locking door forstorage of computer components. The child computer desk as defined inclaim 1 will be versatile in design such that different themes can beaccommodated to compliment a child's room. This panel will be paintedwith colors that will compliment the theme and child's bedroom. Thechild computer desk as defined in claim 2 will act as a space savingsolution and protect the components against damage and misuse and allowparental control.